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Selenite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
2   
9   

Chemical Composition
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Al 2 O 3   

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Selenite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Sapphire physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Selenite and Sapphire chemical formula.

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Selenite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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